нехорошо
nekhorosho
The Russian phrase for "not good" is нехорошо (nekhorosho).
нехорошо is used to describe something that is of poor quality or is morally wrong. It is frequently used to express disapproval of someone's behavior or conduct.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed by the prefix не-, which functions as the negation "not".
Which one should you use?
While нехорошо often implies a moral judgment (suggesting something is not right or proper), the word плохо is used to describe poor quality or a bad state of being.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as an impersonal predicate, нехорошо describes an action or situation as being morally wrong or inappropriate.
How do you pronounce it?
nekhorosho
Did you know?
- The word хорошо is so versatile that it can be used to say 'okay' or 'I agree' in a conversation, but нехорошо cannot be used to mean 'I disagree'.
- The root хорош in нехорошо is related to the word хороший, which in some dialects can refer to something that is aesthetically pleasing or 'handsome'.
- While нехорошо describes the morality of an action, Russians use the word плохо to describe a physical sensation, such as feeling ill or nauseous.
Examples in context
- Нехорошо смеяться над другими.It is not good to laugh at others.Tatoeba #2492732 by marafon, translation #270143 by CM
- Нехорошо подливать масла в огонь.It is not good to add oil to the fire.Tatoeba #13495387 by marafon, translation #12026152 by Aghanim
- Это нехорошо.It's not good.Tatoeba #3465039 by marafon, translation #3428636 by CK
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anastasia and Andrey are talking about a coworker's behavior at the office.
- Анастасия AnastasiaАндрей, это нехорошо.Andrey, eto nekhorosho.Andrey, this is not good.
- Андрей AndreyЧто именно нехорошо?Chto imenno nekhorosho?What exactly is not good?
- Анастасия AnastasiaОна слишком много говорит о коллегах.Ona slishkom mnogo govorit o kollegakh.She talks too much about colleagues.
- Андрей AndreyДа, я согласен с тобой.Da, ya soglasen s toboy.Yes, I agree with you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
